IN just a matter of weeks, a promise made to the people of Lima Sands, Region Two, by President Dr. Irfaan Ali has been fulfilled, bringing new opportunities and improved services to the growing community.
During a recent outreach to Lima Sands, residents appealed for two school buses, an upgrade to the Cheddi Jagan Play Park, and the construction of an ICT hub equipped with computers and bakery equipment to support local enterprise.
On Friday, those requests became reality as Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Madanlall Ramraj, officially commissioned the Cheddi Jagan Play Park, delivered the bakery equipment and opened the state-of-the-art ICT Centre—now outfitted with 14 computers. Two brand-new school buses were also presented to the community.
Ramraj, joined by Anna Regina Mayor Devin Mohan, Prime Minister’s Representative Arnold Adams, and Regional Executive Officer Susanah Saywack, described the moment as the fulfilment of President Ali’s direct commitment to Lima Sands.
“This $33M investment will benefit hundreds of residents. When parents told us that transportation was a major challenge for their children, the government acted immediately. We are committed to removing the burden from families and ensuring that education remains free and accessible. Tremendous transformation is happening here—and there is more to come,†Ramraj stated.
He urged residents to care for and protect the new facilities and said the Government will continue to develop Lima Sands.
Headteacher of Lima Sands Primary, Pulmattie Drikpaul, welcomed the buses, noting they will significantly improve school attendance.
“This is a very positive move. We are extremely grateful to President Ali for this timely intervention,†she said.
Resident and parent Retisha Cummings recalled how different Lima Sands was when she first moved there.
“It wasn’t as developed as it is now,†she reflected. “Thanks to these initiatives, our children will have easier access to school, ICT training, and recreational spaces. We are very thankful for the timely delivery of all these projects.†Cummings said.
